James Holland
English historian of the Second World War; co-hosts We Have Ways of Making You Talk.
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- James Holland is an English popular historian, author and broadcaster who writes about the Second World War.
- His books include Fortress Malta, Normandy '44 and Brothers in Arms, and he has presented documentaries for BBC Two.
- He co-founded and co-chairs the Chalke History Festival.
- He co-hosts the podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk with Al Murray.
Key facts
- Born
- 27 June 1970, Salisbury, Wiltshire1
- Education
- B.A. in history, St Chad's College, Durham, 19921
- Books
- Fortress Malta (2003); Normandy '44 (2019); Brothers in Arms (2021)1
- Festival
- Co-founder, co-chair and programme director, Chalke History Festival1
- Family
- Younger brother of the historian Tom Holland1
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